theatrical makeup; greasepaint
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theatrical makeup; greasepaint; oil-based face paint used by actors
Specifically refers to oil-based theatrical makeup used in stage performances, distinct from everyday cosmetics.
Jīng京
jù剧
yǎn演
yuán员
zhèng正
zài在
hòu后
tái台
zǐ仔
xì细
de地
tú涂
mǒ抹
yóu油
cǎi彩
。
The Peking opera actors are carefully applying greasepaint backstage.
Zhè这
zhǒng种
tè特
zhì制
de的
yóu油
cǎi彩
bù不
yì易
tuō脱
luò落
，
shì适
hé合
cháng长
shí时
jiān间
yǎn演
chū出
。
This specially made greasepaint doesn't easily come off, making it suitable for long performances.
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Xiè卸
zhuāng妆
shí时
xū需
yào要
yòng用
zhuān专
mén门
de的
yóu油
cǎi彩
qīng清
xǐ洗
jì剂
。
You need special greasepaint remover when taking off theatrical makeup.